Question

A junior doctor discovers a medication error by a colleague that could harm a patient. The patient has not been informed. According to the professional duty of candour, what should the doctor do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with the colleague, escalate to a senior, and ensure patient is informed

Answer

Hide the error to protect the colleague

Answer

Inform only if the patient asks

Answer

Publish the error on social media

Answer

Document in the notes but do nothing further

Practice question

A junior doctor discovers a medication error by a colleague that could harm a patient. The patient has not been informed. According to the professional duty of candour, what should the doctor do?